Chapter 10-The Banquet
Breanne stepped into the ballroom to immediately be met with noise. There were candles lit everywhere with a fireplace to produce warmth. Many people who claimed to be dukes and ladies of importance immediately greeted her. She quickly moved through the crowd to find kyle. .
“Hmmmmm I wonder if this tastes any good..” mumbled a certain violet eyed girl. She took a sip of the deep scarlet colored drink before a hand snatched the glass away. “Hey! I was drinking that you know!” Michelle yelled irritably at the person who took her drink away.
Kyle just rolled his eyes and took a sip of the wine. “You too young to drink wine. You’ll get drunk and next thing you know you have a hangover and your vomiting all over your bed. He then chuckled “not a bad idea actually.”
She rolled her eyes and then spotted Brian heading towards Breanne who looked completely lost in the ballroom. She smirked “Looks like lover-boy is going to ask Breanne to dance.”
This immediately got Kyle’s attention and his eyes narrowed as he saw Brian moving towards Breanne. “Not if I’m here he wont.” He growled quickly moving towards Breanne at a fast pace.
Michelle just giggled “Ahhhh love-birds.. Hmmmm now where are the other 4…” She quickly began to wander off in search for the other couples.
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Kyle then quickly grabbed Breanne’s arm causing her to let out a startled gasp. “Lets dance,” he said gruffly pulling her to the dance floor. He then wrapped his arm around her waist pulling her close to him causing both of them to blush.
“You do know how to dance right?” Kyle asked raising an eyebrow. Breanne just glared at him “Of course I do!” she huffed.
They immediately started to waltz moving quickly with much gracefulness which surprised Breanne. She figured that Kyle would be stiff from ship work but he must have attended balls frequently to learn to dance so well. She wondered why he even wanted to dance with her in the first place. ‘I mean out of all the people here why would he choose me? OH, get over it Breanne. You’re his best friend. That’s why he chose you.’ Breanne just gave off a sad sigh and leaned closer into his embrace. ‘Please don’t ever leave me for someone else Kyle. Never…’
Many people began to move away from the dance floor to let the couple dance while Brian watched angrily from the crowd. The song sped up to a quick catchy beat and Kyle and Breanne danced even more skillfully as if they both had been dancing together all their lives.
Kyle could hear whispers in the crowd “Wow they’re good they must have done this all their life!” “They both are graceful I wonder if they give out dancing lessons.” He instantly began to smirk his ego getting boosted even more.
“What are you smiling at?” Breanne asked curiously. He just looked down at her smiling even more “Oh nothing, just enjoying myself.”
Breanne scoffed and rolled her eyes muttering something about conceited men.
The song then ended and Breanne and Kyle bowed to their somewhat of an audience. They clapped enthusiastically letting out catcalls and whistles. They both moved over to a table where they could sit and take a break for both of them were covered in a light sweat from the dance.
Brian then sat by Breanne with a broad smile “Wow Breanne I didn’t know you were so graceful on a dance floor. I must say you’re a exquisite dancer.” Breanne blushed removing her hand from his where he had taken it and began stroking it affectionately. It gave her bad memories of when drew had done it the morning of the Golden Ball.
She inwardly shuddered as she remembered all that happened in that one night. She then noticed a frown grace Brian’s face. “You didn’t wear my necklace?” He asked disappointedly as he saw she was wearing the necklace she had on that morning.
Breanne let out a sigh knowing she would have to face this question eventually. “I’m sorry Brian it was a lovely necklace but the necklace that I wear right now is errrrr….. my mothers and I didn’t want to take it off for it would be a disgrace to her.” She said politely hoping he would buy her excuse.
Kyle just sat there in shock ‘Brian gave her a necklace and instead she wore mine to the ball?’ he just smiled proudly and inwardly cheered in his brain. He knew she didn’t want to get him disappointed that’s why she has said it was HER mother’s not his. But he didn’t mind she still chose him over Brian and that’s all that mattered.
Brian sighed but put on a smile once again. “It’s alright Breanne I truly understand. Maybe next time we have a get together you can wear it?” He asked politely. Kyle just let out a low growl that only Breanne could hear and she just put on a fake smile for Brian.
“Oh yes Brian that sounds lovely. Maybe we can have breakfast tomorrow at the shore. I think I saw a fine café there on my way to the castle.” Brian smiled and squeezed her hand happily “Thad would be grand. I will stop by your room and hmmmm… 8:30?” She smiled as nodded “yes that would be quite alright.” She said politely as she felt Kyle squeeze her other hand under the table indicating he didn’t like what she had just agreed to. Brian then let go of her hand and smiled “Well Breanne it was great talking to you but I have some… business I need to attend to. I will see you at 8:30 then.” And with that he turned and left heading off to who knows where.
As soon as he was out of sight Kyle let out an angry growl and grabbed Breanne by the shoulders “What the hell were you thinking!” he snapped angrily obviously not pleased about the idea of Breanne going to breakfast with Brian.
Breanne simply sighed “I know I know. It wasn’t the wisest thing but I didn’t want to be rude!” She huffed. “Plus it’s not like I’m going to run away with him and decide to live with him and all his servants in his castle.”
Kyle’s eyes softened at this comment “Please don’t leave me.” He said gently looking into her eyes pleadingly.
She smiled “Don’t be silly I would never leave you Kyle. You’re my best friend!” and with that she hugged him and stood up. “ I would like to see the gardens. Would you like to accompany me?” she asked.
Kyle nodded and got up following her sulkily. ‘Is that all you think of me Breanne… A best friend? GAH! What am I talking about she IS only my best friend.’ He then stared at her sadly. ‘If only things could be different. Oh what I’d give to change things.’
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“Ooooohhh c-come on Miiiitchelllll juss one lillllll danccceee puhweeeeezzzeee?” Rebecca slurred as she clinged onto Mitchel’s arm.
He just sighed “Becca your drunk, we need to get you to bed where you can get some sleep.”
“IIIII’m not druuuuunnnnnkk! I’m fiiiiiiinnnneeeee….” She said leaning onto him to prevent herself from falling over.
He sighed “Come on lets get you to your room.” He then dragged Becca into the corridor so they could head to her room….
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Tim and Cass danced on the dancefloor to a steady slow beat. Cass giggled as Tim awkwardly put his arms around her and she hooked her arms around his neck leaning her head on his shoulder.
This caused Tim to flush and just pull her a little closer to him. Cass smiled dreamily ‘Ahhhhh this is how things should always be… Just me and him relaxing….’
‘Hmmmmm I wonder if I can get her into bed?’ Tim thought with a mischievous smirk on his face.
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Breanne sighed happily as she sat on the rim of a beautiful mermaid fountain. The sculpture was a mermaid carrying a crystal like ball and at the top of the ball water was spewing out.
Breanne smile and ran her hand across the water’s surface making tiny ripples. She turned and smiled at Kyle but she noticed he was staring at something or well someone else. Breanne turned to look at what he was staring at and her smile instantly turned into a frown as one word rang through her head ‘Tori….’
Tori ran over to Kyle throwing her arms around his neck. Breanne covered her nose as Tori’s overpowering perfume filled the air. Kyle then struggled to pry Tori off of him but to no avail she kept her arms around him. Breanne then got up and smiled sadly at the pair “Well ummmmm…. I guess I will just get some drinks for us so I can give you guys some alone time.”
Before Kyle could say anything Breanne turned and walked off while Tori glared daggers into at her back. “Tori what the hell are you doing here anyways!” Kyle snarled prying the needy girl off of him. Tori then pouted “I thought you might want to see me? I’m staying with my sister here. Don’t you miss me?” she then leaned to kiss him but Kyle moved away quickly so she nearly fell into the fountain.
Kyle just rolled his eyes “Look Tori we broke up alright! Plus you cheated on me with that b*****d Patrick(HAHAHAHA inside joke inside joke)! The only reason you want me back is because he broke up with you!” He said angrily turning around to leave.
But Tori grabbed his arm, spinned him around and pressed her lips against his. Just as this happened Breanne walked out and she gasped as she saw what was happening. Tori’s arms were wrapped around Kyle’s neck and Kyle’s hand were on Tori’s shoulders and to make things worse they were kissing.
Breanne dropped their drinks and ran inside tears threatening to fall. ‘What’s wrong with me! They were kissing so what! He’s my best friend why do I care so much about who he’s with. He can date whoever it doesn’t matter it doesn’t matter!’
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Kyle then regained his senses and shoved Tori off of him wiping his mouth on his sleeve. Tori just smirked already getting what she wanted. Kyle then glared angrily at her and walked off hurriedly. He obviously didn’t notice the spilled drinks on the floor or the fact that Breanne had seen them kissing.
Tori smirked and fixed her hair ‘Well my plan worked Kyle. Seems like Breanne wont be hanging around you anytime soon now.’
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Michelle was wandering around aimlessly through the corridors when she saw Breanne running towards her room tears spilling down her cheeks. Michelle frowned and stepped in front of Breanne’s path causing her to stop.
“Whats wrong Breanne?” Michelle asked looking at her tear stained face.
“Oh Michelle!” Breanne cried out throwing her arms around the girl and sobbing into her shoulder.
Michelle just awkwardly patted her back “Ummmm it’s Ok it’s Ok. How bout we go to your room and we talk hmmm?” Michelle asked gently.
Breanne then removed herself from Michelle nodding and sniffling. They both walked into Breanne’s room and Breanne explained to Michelle what had happened.
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Kyle walked into the ballroom looking for Breanne. He walked over to the refreshments table hoping he’d see her there but there was no Breanne.
‘Hmmmm maybe she went to bed already? She must be tired from everything that happened today.’
He then saw Tim and Cass laughing and headed for the refreshments. “Hey Tim, Cass! Have you guys seen Breanne?”
They both looked at eachother thinking “Nope haven’t seen her since you two were dancing.” Tim said winking at Kyle while he began to blush.
“Well actually I think I saw her headed towards her room but I’m not sure.” Cass said contemplating if it was Breanne she had seen.
Kyle just nodded ‘Hmmmmm she must have been tired then… Oh well…’
He excited the ballroom and headed for his room when he saw Michelle stomping down the corridor looking very pissed.
“Someone tell you how ugly you are?” He joked when she suddenly slapped him right across the face.
There was a pause when he suddenly turned towards the girl angrily “What the hell was that for!” he yelled
Michelle just scoffed and rolled her eyes “Like you don’t know! Don’t play dumb Kyle!”
His eyes widened “I have no idea what you’re talking about!” he spat angrily.
Michelle eyes just narrowed and she poked him in the chest “Just stay away from Breanne got it!” and with that she turned and stomped off to Breanne’s room.
Kyle just stood there in shock. ‘Oh god did Breanne see me and Tori kissing?’ and with that last thought he headed off for his room deciding to talk things over with Breanne the next day.
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Well that is the end of this chapter. BAD BAD kyle HAHAHA and will Breanne forgive him and his stupid ways??? Hmmmmm we’ll find out the next time I decide to post a chapter! Until then please read and review because I haven’t been getting many reviews lately and that’s really depressing so please try to get as many people as you can to read cause I really would like to get some more feedback.!!
rockr_chic · Thu Jul 13, 2006 @ 10:21pm · 5 Comments |